Saturday & Sunday Word: Doyen & Doyenne
do·yen [ˈdɔɪ.ən; Fr. dwɑˈjæ̃]:
origin: (1670) Late Latin decanus, from Greek dekanos = "chief of ten"; Old French deien= "dean".
noun (plural, doyens)
1. The most renowned and/or senior leader in a profession, class, group, field or subject; a person allowed to speak on behalf of same.
2. An individual whose abilities or skill are unique in their ( Read more... )
origin: (1670) Late Latin decanus, from Greek dekanos = "chief of ten"; Old French deien= "dean".
noun (plural, doyens)
1. The most renowned and/or senior leader in a profession, class, group, field or subject; a person allowed to speak on behalf of same.
2. An individual whose abilities or skill are unique in their ( Read more... )
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